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Chris Cuffe AO

Chairman

Chris has many years of experience in building successful wealth management practices, most notably at Colonial First State which he joined in 1988. He was instrumental in taking the company from a…

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David Ward

Executive Director / Technical Director

David worked in banking for nearly 20 years before moving into the philanthropy sector. In that time, he held senior positions at ANZ, including Chief Economist (New Zealand) and General Manager, Investor…

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Belinda Hutchinson AC

Non-executive director

Belinda Hutchinson AC is Chancellor of the University of Sydney, Chairman of Thales Australia, Chairman of Future Generation Global Investment Company, a Director of Qantas Airways Limited and a Trustee of St…

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Gail Kelly

Non-executive director

Gail’s executive banking career spanned 35 years, split equally between South Africa and Australia. While in South Africa, Gail held a number of senior executive positions in the Nedbank Group. Gail served…

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Dan Phillips

Non-executive director

Dan joined Macquarie in January 1989 and was appointed as an Executive Director in 1996. Prior to joining Macquarie, Dan worked in the Taxation Division of Price Waterhouse for seven years from…

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Jan Swinhoe

Non-executive director

Jan’s executive career spanned over 30 years in the banking and superannuation sectors. Jan commenced her non-executive career in 2011 and is currently Chair of Mercer Superannuation Australia Limited, President of Athletics…

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Michael Traill AM

Non-executive director

Michael joined Social Ventures Australia as founding CEO in 2002 after 15 years as a co-founder and Executive Director of Macquarie Group’s private equity arm, Macquarie Direct Investment. He is Chair of…

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John McMurdo

Non-executive director

John has more than 35 years’ experience in investment management, private client advisory, wealth management and philanthropy across Australia and New Zealand. He is currently Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of…

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Graeme McKenzie

Non-executive director

Graeme was appointed as an APS Director in November 2024.  At EY for 40 years, the last 28 as partner, Graeme held numerous leadership positions, serving as the Chief Operating Officer for…

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